AZPM in the Community
Strengthening our commitment to the community through significant outreach and engagement.
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AZPM presents Death Behind Bars screening and discussion
Audience members participated in a Q&A session with reporters and the producer of the film.
Community Event
AZPM at the 2025 Tucson Festival of Books
Sixteen years after its founding, the festival is now a community-wide celebration of literature and one of the largest book festivals in the United States.
Community Outreach
AZPM presents 'The Class of 2024'
Live theatre performances recount the experiences of eight High School students as they faced fear, isolation and uncertainty while growing up in the age of active shootings and COVID-19.
Community Outreach
AZPM News Bilingual Listening Sessions
AZPM News reporters spoke with dozens of community members over the course of a weekend.
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AZPM & Children's Museum Tucson present PBS Kids Day
This free event in November, was fun for the whole family.
Community Outreach
Honoring the spirit of Mister Rogers through kindness
The 2024 Mister Rogers Sweater Drive brought in a record number of donations for TUSD and was the most successful in AZPM history.
Community Outreach
AZPM presents Your Vote Matters 2024: A Democracy 101 Town Hall
An evening of engaging panel discussions and artist presentations at Pueblo High School.
Virtual Event
Weathered: Earth's Extremes Virtual Screening and Discussion
The event on Zoom featured a full screening of Episode 3 and a Q&A with local permaculture expert Brad Lancaster.
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AZPM Celebrates Curiosity Day
Curiosity Day, celebrated on September 17, is also the anniversary of the creation of "Curious George"
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Celebrating a Decade of the Sun Link Streetcar
AZPM joined the City of Tucson and others in celebrating 10 years of the Sun Link Streetcar.
Virtual Event
Arizona Minimum Wage - a Your Vote 2024 virtual town hall
AZPM News hosted a virtual Town Hall about Arizona minimum wage.
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Abortion in Arizona - a Your Vote 2024 virtual town hall
AZPM News hosted a virtual Town Hall about the future of abortion in Arizona.
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Arizona Open Primaries - a Your Vote 2024 virtual town hall
AZPM News hosted a virtual Town Hall about upcoming 2024 Election Ballot initiatives in Arizona.
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TV Tech virtual panel includes AZPM expert
Chief Technology Officer Ian MacSpadden participated in a panel discussion hosted by TV Tech.
AZPM Accolade
AZPM's "The Buzz" honored by RIAS Berlin Commission
The award was given for excellence in reporting on German-American issues.
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NEW FRONTIERS Virtual Screening
Q&A with Host Dr. Erika Hamden Ph.D, Professor of Astrophysics at the University of Arizona and Show Producer Bryan Nelson
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Be My Neighbor Day
AZPM shared resources with University of Arizona students, faculty, and staff.
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OSIRIS-REx: To Bennu and Back Screening and Panel Discussion
AZPM hosted a free public screening featuring the new original production and a panel of mission experts.
Community Outreach
National Read Aloud Day
AZPM staff visited the Climbing Tree Community School to read a selection of PBS Books to the Pre-K students.
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GOSPEL screening and special performance
AZPM welcomed guests to a special preview of the latest history series from Dr. Henry Louis Gates, Jr.
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AZPM Breaks Ground on the Paul and Alice Baker Center for Public Media
After 50 years, AZPM is building a new public media campus.
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All Creatures Great and Small Sneak Peek
AZPM welcomed guests to a special preview screening of the Masterpiece drama's fourth season.
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Story Time at the University of Arizona Bookstore
Daniel Tiger visits for a special children's event.
Community Event
University of Arizona Homecoming 2023
AZPM took part in the "Wildcat for Life Tailgate" on the Mall before the homecoming football game.
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Children's Museum Tucson Love of Literacy
AZPM joined the Children’s Museum Tucson for the 13th Annual event
Community Outreach
AZPM and UA Cares
Volunteers from AZPM participated in UA Cares/Days of Caring at Mansfeld Middle School
AZPM Virtual Event
Virtual Conversation with Pati Jinich
Award-winning chef and best-selling author Pati Jinich participated in an exclusive virtual conversation with AZPM members.
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Preview Screening of Native America: Language is Life
AZPM hosted a free public screening and panel discussion of the second season of the acclaimed PBS series, Native America.
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Preview Screening of The American Buffalo: A film by Ken Burns
AZPM hosted a free public screening and panel discussion of the new two-part PBS documantary.
Community Outreach
AZPM at the Community Food Bank of Southern Arizona
Volunteer efforts helped fulfill the needs of two USDA programs.
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The Buzz Live in Cochise County
AZPM's popular radio program hit the road to record an episode live at Cochise College in Douglas, AZ.
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AZPM Presents PBS KIDS Family Night
Families were treated to screenings of Alma's Way and Nature Cat at Mansfeld Middle School
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Borderlands Food & Film with Chef Pati Jinich
Award-winning chef and best-selling author Pati Jinich recently visited Tucson on a tour to promote the second season of her acclaimed PBS primetime series La Frontera with Pati Jinich.
Community Event
Children's Museum Tucson Earth Day Festival 2023
AZPM shared environmental and educational resources with children and families at the annual event in April.
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Yom HaShoah Commemoration
A special program to honor and remember ordinary people who did the extraordinary - to support those who lived during the Holocaust.
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Wait Wait...Don't Tell Me! LIVE in Tucson
America's favorite quiz show returned to Tucson on March 23
Film Screening
Harriet Tubman: Visions of Freedom
In honor of Women's History Month, AZPM partnered with Beyond Juneteenth to host a screening and discussion of the documentary film.
Community Event
2023 Tucson Festival of Books
At this year's event, AZPM shared activities, resources, and a preview of the station's official rebrand.
Film Screening
Becoming Frederick Douglass Live Screening + Panel Discussion
The evening's program featured a documentary followed by a discussion and Q&A session with panelists from the University of Arizona
Community Outreach
AZPM takes part in Habitat for Humanity project
AZPM staff volunteered alongside members of the University of Arizona football team and volunteers from the College of Engineering
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Children of the Holocaust: Stories of Survival Preview and Q&A
Producer Laura Markowitz presented excerpts from AZPM's original, multi-platform production.
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Arizona Public Media Launches News Bureau in Sierra Vista
AZPM's Cochise County News Bureau will provide focused reporting on regional issues.
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U.S. and the Holocaust Special Preview Screenings & Panel Discussions
The new three-part documentary directed and produced by Ken Burns, Lynn Novick and Sarah Botstein.
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Downton Abbey: A New Era Movie Event
Guests joined AZPM at the Galaxy Theaters Tucson in celebrating all things Downton Abbey.
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School in the Time of COVID: Community Conversations
A series of Facebook Live events hosted by Arizona Public Media
Community Event
Global Arts Showcase: Mes de la Cultura
Celebrating Mexican music, dance, and culture!
Virtual Event
The Gene: An Intimate History Panel Discussion
Featuring a panel of medical experts from the University of Arizona.
Community Event
WONDERLAB: Learning about Life in the Sonoran Desert
AZPM and the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum team up for a Virtual SciFest lesson
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9to5: The Story of a Movement Live Conversation
Featuring experts from the UA Department of Gender & Women’s Studies and the Women’s Foundation of Southern Arizona.
Community Event
Library Night In with Molly of Denali
A Virtual Event with AZPM, Molly of Denali, and Pascua Yaqui Elders
Volunteer Event
AZPM at UA Campus Pantry
Staff stepped up to help the organization that assists students experiencing food insecurity in the Wildcat Community.
Community Event
Library Night Out Screening of "Keep Talking"
AZPM participated in Library Night Out, hosted by the Pascua Yaqui Tribe of Arizona and Pima County Public Library
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Family SCIFest
Family SCIFest is a day of demonstrations, exhibits and hands-on experiments at the Children's Museum Tucson.
Preview Screening
Screening of Nova: Polar Extremes
Guests previewed a special episode of Nova with an introduction from Dr. Joellen Russell, UA Professor of Geosciences
Community Event
Pascua Yaqui Festival of the Arts
AZPM participated in the arts festival at Old Pascua sharing childrens activities and educational information.
Preview Screening
Sanditon Screenings at the Tucson J and Green Valley Performing Arts Center
Guests enjoyed an advanced showing of the newest drama from Masterpiece.
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One Small Step: Finding Common Ground
Arizona Public Media and The Center for Community Dialogue and Training present an evening of conversation.
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A Century of Tucson Anniversary Block Party
An event celebrating the milestone anniversaries of Arizona Public Media, Hotel Congress, Rialto Theatre and the Tucson Symphony Orchestra
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Mister Rogers' Neighborhood Sweater Drive
The AZPM community filled 22 boxes resulting in nearly 600 donated items.
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Screening of The Warrior Tradition at Richey Resource Center
AZPM partnered with Pima County Public Library and the Pascua Yaqui Tribe of Arizona to present the film
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Molly of Denali at the Tohono O’odham Recreation Center
The community was treated to a screening of the new PBS Kids show.
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Celebrating Culture/Unpacking Stereotypes
AZPM shared resources from PBS Kids about inclusivity and culture.
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Downton Abbey: The Movie
Guests dressed in their best period costumes to watch the film before its premiere.
Community Event
Tucson Pops Under the Stars
Andy Bade, guest conducted the Tucson Pops Orchestra in the first performance of the 2019 Music Under the Stars series
Preview Screening
Country Music Preview Screenings
Audiences had the chance to preview the anticipated 8-part series from acclaimed director Ken Burns.
Community Event
Screening of Rumble: The Indians Who Rocked the World
A free community event hosted by the Pascua Yaqui Tribe of Arizona and Pima County Public Library
Volunteer Event
Volunteering at the Community Food Bank of Southern Arizona
Packaging food to share with those in need
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The Buzz Live at Dunbar Auditorium
A panel discussion on affordable housing, gentrification, and changing neighborhoods in Tucson.
Community Event
Bisbee '17 Watch Party
Audiences were invited to view the national broadcast of the critically acclaimed film at the Bisbee Royale.
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Molly of Denali at the Valencia Library
Guests enjoyed arts & crafts, activities, and a preview screening of the new PBS Kids show.
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Commemorating 50 years since the Apollo 11 Moon Landing
A special preview screening and panel discussion of the new American Experience film, Chasing the Moon
Community Event
Library Night Out at Old Pascua
Special activities to launch a new community event including a preview screening of the new PBS Kids show, Molly of Denali.
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Celebrating Literacy at the Fox Theatre
AZPM participated in Fox Literacy Day with PBS Kids activities and a preview screening of Molly of Denali.
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Ready Jet Go! Special Celebrates 50th Anniversary of Moon Landing
AZPM and Pima County Public Library presented a free screening to families at Eckstrom-Columbus Library
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The Buzz in Bisbee
AZPM took The Buzz on the road for a special show recorded in front of a live audience at the Bisbee Royale Theater.
Community Event
4th Annual Doggie Shorts - Furry Film Fest
The event featured a selection of films about dogs to benefit Handi-Dogs, Inc.
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AZPM at the Pima County Fair
Staff and Clifford the Big Red Dog joined the opening weekend festivities.
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"Won’t You Be My Neighbor?" Film Screenings
In March and April AZPM hosted a trio of community screenings of the acclaimed documentary.
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2019 Marconi Award Reception
The 2nd Annual Marconi Award was presented to Bill and Marianne Leedy
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Volunteer Appreciation Event
AZPM celebrated its volunteers during the annual appreciation lunch at the new Community Foundation Campus
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AZPM at Cyclovia Tucson
Staff engaged with new and long-time listeners and viewers from their tent on Euclid/Helen.
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Story Time at the UA Bookstore
Families listened to a special Earth Day story and took photos with Curious George.
UA Event
Collecting Donations for UA4Food Campaign
The annual, campus-wide food drive aims to address hunger and food insecurity
Community Event
Tohono Chul Park Spring Gala
AZPM staff hosted an information table to connect with new and current viewers and listeners.
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Arizona Public Media Celebrates 60 Years
AZPM commemorated the 60th anniversary of its launch date with a luncheon and VIP reception.
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2019 Tucson Festival of Books
Arizona Public Media kicks off 60th anniversary celebration at Tucson's premier literary festival.
Community Event
Love of Reading at Grijalva Elementary
Lorraine Rivera joined students for a special story time.
Community Event
Wild Kratts Live 2.0 at Centennial Hall
AZPM was a sponsor of the live show based on the popular PBS Kids series
Preview Screening
Victoria Season 3 Preview Screening and Lecture
AZPM shared a peek at the new season to audiences in Green Valley, SaddleBrooke and Tucson.
Preview Screening
Native America Preview Screenings
AZPM presented a sneak peek of the series to audiences in Tucson and Topawa
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AZPM Launches New Radio Station in Southeast Arizona
KUAS 88.9 FM began broadcasting to Sierra Vista, Bisbee, Benson, Huachuca City, and Douglas.
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Your Vote 2018 Arizona Congressional District 3 Debate
The Republican and Democratic candidates for Arizona CD3 met for a live debate in the AZPM Studios.
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Your Vote 2018 Arizona Congressional District 2 Debate
The Republican and Democratic candidates for congress met for a debate on Oct. 9, 2018 at the JCC.
Preview Screening
The Mayo Clinic Preview and Panel Discussion
Nearly 300 guests enjoyed a hosted lunch and participated in a Q&A session.
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Your Vote 2018 Arizona Gubernatorial Debate
The Republican and Democratic candidates for governor met for their final debate on September 25 in the AZPM studios
Preview Screening
The Great American Read in Saddlebrooke
The preview screening was followed by a panel discussion.
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Crowds Turn Out for Preview of The Great American Read
Guests were treated to a sneak peek and panel discussion.
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First Annual Marconi Award Luncheon
Celebrating donors who support student engagement at AZPM.
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Volunteer Appreciation Reception
Honoring the volunteers who share their time and talents with AZPM.
Volunteering
Arizona Public Media Volunteers with Habitat for Humanity Tucson
Efforts help give families a hand up and eliminate barriers to a better, healthier, more financially stable life.
Preview Screening
Preview Screening of "Civilizations"
The event featured excerpts from all nine episodes plus a discussion with TMA curators and art experts.
Documentary Screening
Special Screening of "Arizona & The Vietnam War"
AZPM honored for supporting veterans in Southern Arizona
Community Event
AZPM at the Tucson Festival of Books
Sharing a love of literacy with fans of all ages.
Community Event
Family SCIFest at Children's Museum Tucson
AZPM encourages STEM & early-childhood education.
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